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J464 VDP

1992 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,867 mi
Last recorded192,867 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ464 VDP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 192,867 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 192,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all shock absorbers getting soft

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn,lipped and show distortion

front brake performance showing distortion

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in - 1 in unrepairable area

n/s/rtyre feathering very badly on inner and outer edges

rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2006 184,214 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 184,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 178,419 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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J464 VDP is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 145,288 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J464 VDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J464 VDP registered?

J464 VDP is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J464 VDP safe to buy?

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